Noel Edwin Manoukian

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Noel Edwin Manoukian
Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court
(Seat D)
In office
1977–1985
Appointed byMike O'Callaghan
Preceded byDavid Zenoff
Succeeded byC. Clifton Young
Personal details
Born(1938-01-01)January 1, 1938
Livingston, California
DiedApril 11th, 2019
Autumn Hills Home, Gardnerville, Nevada
EducationUniversity of Santa Clara

Noel Edwin Manoukian (January 1, 1938 — May 28, 2001) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada from 1977 to 1985.

Early life and education[edit]

Manoukian was born on January 1, 1938, in Livingston, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1961 from University of the Pacific and Juris Doctor from the University of Santa Clara in 1964.

Manoukian's son, Joseph, was sentenced to jail in 2001 where he hanged himself after five days.[1]

Career[edit]

Manoukian became a deputy district attorney in Douglas County from 1965 to 1966. He then worked in private practice in Carson City, from 1965 until 1974. He then became a judge from the 1st Judicial District Court. Manoukian was appointed to the Nevada Supreme Court in 1977, serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1985. He retired from the court in 1985.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Judge accused of abusive conduct in criminal case - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". 4 September 2003.
Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada
1977–1985
Succeeded by